The Miracle of the Sun at Fatima — A Historical Fact That Defied Science (13 October 1917)

About this sermon

What did witnesses report at Fatima on October 13, 1917—and what does the Miracle of the Sun mean for us? This Catholic sermon presents the case for the Miracle of the Sun through eyewitness accounts, newspaper reporting, photographs, and testimony from people beyond the apparition site. Beginning with the nature of miracles, the preacher explores how historical evidence is evaluated and why belief in a miracle need not begin with religious faith. He then discusses the children’s prediction, the gathered crowd, and reports of changing colors, unusual solar movements, and suddenly dried clothing. The sermon highlights journalist Avelino de Almeida’s testimony in O Século and addresses objections involving collective suggestion. Its final section offers the preacher’s interpretation of the miracle’s symbolism, drawing connections with Noah, judgment, repentance, and the urgency of Our Lady’s message. It concludes with reflections on the Church’s reception of Fatima and the publication of the Third Secret. 00:00 Modern skepticism about miracles 01:02 Three questions about miracles 01:25 What is a miracle? 01:59 Observation, testimony, and historical evidence 03:37 Evaluating witnesses, documents, and artifacts 04:16 Investigating alleged miracles 05:21 Miracles, science, and human testimony 06:51 Why does God perform miracles? 08:08 Why examine Fatima more closely? 09:15 October 13, 1917: the Miracle of the Sun 09:38 O Século and opposition to the apparitions 10:41 The crowd and the children’s prediction 11:50 Eyewitness accounts: rain, light, and colors 13:20 Avelino de Almeida’s newspaper testimony 15:56 Reports of the sun’s apparent descent 18:15 Accounts of dried clothing and ground 18:53 Witnesses beyond Fatima 20:45 Reviewing the preacher’s historical argument 24:38 From the miracle to its meaning 25:15 Judgment imagery and St. Alphonsus 27:03 The preacher’s interpretation of the symbolism 28:42 Fr. Regis Scanlon’s interpretation 29:29 The miracle and Our Lady’s message 30:09 Antonio Socci on Fatima’s reception 31:06 The Third Secret and its publication 32:42 John Paul II and responding to Fatima 33:34 Closing appeal to consider the message #OurLadyOfFatima #MiracleOfTheSun #Fatima1917 #CatholicSermon #SensusFidelium For more go to http://www.veritascaritas.org & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest #OurLadyOfFatima #MiracleOfTheSun #Fatima1917 #CatholicSermon #SensusFidelium 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

Topics

• Miracles